Apostille Services in San Diego
Using a U.S. document in another country? We notarize it correctly and help you get the apostille from the California Secretary of State.
What is an apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that authenticates a public document for use in countries that belong to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. For California documents, apostilles are issued by the California Secretary of State. Federal documents, such as FBI background checks, are handled by the U.S. Department of State.
Documents often apostilled
- Powers of attorney for use abroad
- Affidavits and sworn declarations
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates (certified copies)
- Diplomas and transcripts (notarized copies or affidavits)
- Corporate documents and business agreements
- Travel consent letters for minors
How it works
- We notarize your document correctly with a California notarial certificate (when notarization is required).
- We help you prepare the Secretary of State apostille request and submit it, in person or by mail.
- Your apostilled document is returned to you, ready to send abroad.
Processing times and state fees are set by the Secretary of State. We'll explain current timelines and our service fee upfront.
Not sure your country accepts apostilles or requires embassy legalization? Check with the receiving agency. We can't give legal advice.